Cleaning Tricks from our 1-800 WATER DAMAGE Super-Moms

Whether handed down through generations or learned from practice, every
mother has her own tried-and-true techniques for keeping the house clean.
In celebration of Mother’s Day, we asked some of our moms for their
best cleaning tricks around the home. Here’s what they had to say!

Vinegar + H₂0: A Trusty Sidekick.

Every mom knows tough stains from mud and grass can wreak havoc on carpets
and upholstery. Our secret cleaning trick involves using two natural,
everyday household items to remove these stubborn spots. Applying the
simple concoction of warm water and vinegar directly to a stain and gently
blotting will work wonders.

Dryer Sheets’ Secret Powers.

Not only do these magical cloths add a fresh scent to laundry, dryer sheets
can also be used to block bad odors caused by smelly items like shoes
and trash cans. You can also reach for dryer sheets to wipe down the dust
and dirt that collects on the baseboards and window trim throughout your home.

Oil: Its Own Worst Enemy.

Although great for cooking your family’s favorite dishes, oil is
a vicious liquid that can easily splatter, causing tough grease stains
in your kitchen. Luckily, oil is also self-destructive. A drop of vegetable
oil on a clean towel will remove pesky kitchen grease spots on your stovetop
and kitchen cabinets in no time.

Lemon Weapon.

Rather than using harsh chemicals that may be harmful to your family, freshly
cut lemons can serve as an all-purpose kitchen cleaner. A natural stain-fighter,
lemons can cleanse frequently-used small appliances like microwaves and
blenders. Cut in half lemons will also lift hard-to-clean spots on cutting
boards and breakdown grimy water stains from faucets.

This Mother’s Day, impress and de-stress the mom(s) in your life
by using these quick and easy household cleaning tricks from the Super-Moms
of 1-800 WATER DAMAGE®!

Know a trick we didn’t mention? Share your own Super-Mom’s
cleaning tricks with us in the comments section below! Or, for more cleaning
tips, contact your
local 1-800 WATER DAMAGE®